Senior Environmental Permitting Manager

The Senior Environmental Permitting Manager will :

• Direct contractor(s) in implementation of program requirements, schedule and budget.
• Direct technical staff (biologists, cultural resources, etc) to conduct field activities to ensure compliance with existing permit requirements and to assess resources which may need additional evaluation.
• Review environmental documents for compliance with existing and planned maintenance activities.
• Identify gaps in CEQA / NEPA and permit coverage and recommend rectifying actions as appropriate.
• Schedule / maintain regular meetings with Authority, Environmental Services Branch, PDS staff, and others, as needed, to ensure robust communication and support for program objectives.

This individual will have :

Knowledge of : Federal (National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA) and state (California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA) environmental law and processes as well as other relevant state and federal laws and regulations. Ability to provide technical guidance regarding compliance with applicable governing statutes and regulations and be able to develop and oversee compliance with appropriate mitigation measures, their implementation, and ongoing monitoring. Extensive knowledge of Federal and State Agency regulatory requirements, including :

Cultural resources, including NHPA Section 106 compliance and associated regulations.

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